Methadone Clinic Chattooga County, GA

Lookout Mountain Community Services

Lookout Mountain Community Services is a methadone clinic in Chattooga County, GA. It is located at 11578 Highway 27, 30747 zip. Lookout Mountain Community Services provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Lookout Mountain Community Services offers marital/couples counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Lookout Mountain Community Services provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Chattooga County, GA:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Chattooga County?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Chattooga County is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Chattooga County?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Georgia. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Chattooga County drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Chattooga County has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Chattooga County always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Chattooga County are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Chattooga County?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Chattooga County: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.